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Some stones are better left unturned is a saying that would fit best with this scenario. WhileCastlevaniadid exceptionally well in its first season, its sequel was underwhelming. With most fans calling it a wokefest, it had more to do with the plot development and inconsistencies. And there’s more to it.
The sequel fails to break away from its precursor. This holds especially true for Alucard’s character. With the official release of the Season 2 teaser, the sequel’s purpose was reduced to a mere thirst trap. This was clear as fans on X welcomed the character’s return. Moreover, it also reflects the sequel’s dependency on the original series.
Fans on X thirst over Alucard’s return in Castlevania: Nocturne
Adrian Tepes also known as Alucard is one of the major characters who appears in theCastlevaniaseries. He is the son of Vlad Dracula and Lisa Tepes. Apart from being a dhampir, he’s one of the most powerful characters in the series. Furthermore, he’s theonly characterfrom the original series who also re-appeared in the sequel.
Besides that, Alucard is one of the popular characters in the series. From hischaracter designto his personality, the character has its fanbase. His name is Semordnilap which is somewhat reflected in his decisions as well. His identity and decisions stand in contrast with his father. However, fans took their obsession with the character to a whole new level.
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An X account@DiscussingFilmposted the teaser of the series’ Season 2. While several users expressed their anticipation, Alucard’s return was reduced to a thirst trap.
HE’S SO PERFECTpic.twitter.com/RM79fvXc0n
You have gained my attentionpic.twitter.com/UpWFuEQIeE
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭oh lawd to bless my eyes with alucards face itll bring me to tears🥹
ALUCARD MY BELOVED
Alucard yess
While the hype and obsession behind Alucard is understandable, it also reflects a major flaw with the sequel. Apart from its warped notions of Revolution and justice, the series failed to make its breakthrough. This mostly has to do with the show’s tendency to linger in its precursor’s shadow.
The sequel fails to stand out on its own while clinging to its precursor’s shadow.
WhileCastlevaniadid exceptionally well, its sequelNocturnefailed to produce an impact with itsunderwhelming performance. Moreover, its tendency to linger in its precursor’s shadow is evident in Alucard’s return in the sequel. While he is a pivotal character in the series franchise, there is a need to break away from this dependency on old characters.
Another reason for the underwhelming performance of the series is the ever-looming andrecurring theme of revolution. Throughout the series, revolution, and history are reduced to mere hooting. While Annette’s character offers a refreshing take on diversity, the inconsistencies in the plot fail her character. The historical and political events weren’t mapped out clearly.
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All in all, the series fails to navigate the ideas of revolution and freedom. This is evident in the inconclusive nature of the characters’ actions. As opposed to the original series, the sequel is laden with an identity crisis. However, it displays novelty in its move to blend history and political events with fantastical elements. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the show is a respite from the cliche dark fantasy tropes.
Castlevania: Nocturneis available for streaming on Netflix.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
